Amar Bendjama calls for strengthened international efforts to mitigate tsunami risks

Marking World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5, the President of the UN Economic and Social Council, Amar Bendjama, urged for increased international collaboration to manage the dangers posed by tsunamis. He emphasized the necessity of upgrading early warning systems and ensuring adequate financial support for developing nations to safeguard lives and preserve development gains. M. Bendjama highlighted that while tsunamis are infrequent, their destructive impact on livelihoods and progress can be devastating, especially for the most impoverished communities. Aligning with the Sendai Framework, he called for improved disaster preparedness and a 'build back better' approach during recovery, stressing that global investment in risk reduction is essential for achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals.